This promotion held to honor King Tiger.
From today onwards, 6th February will be the official annual Muaythai Day, both in Thailand and worldwide.
After many months of preparation between the Thai Government, National Culture Commission, The World Muaythai Council (under directive of the Royal Thai Government) Amateur Muaythai Association Thailand (under Royal Patronage) and International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (recognised by SportAccord); the inauguration ceremony was held today.
The day honored Pra Chao Sun Petch IIX (Tiger King) and every year, Feb 6th will be a worldwide celebration.
The event was chaired by Sukumon Kunpluem, the Minister for Culture, and Co-Chaired by General Chetta Thanajaro, the President of the WMC.
Dr Sakchye Tapsuwan represented the Amateur MTAT and IFMA, and Stephan Fox, WMC VP and IFMA General Secretary, was invited to represent the international muaythai community. All Thai masters were present for the Krob Khru Ceremony, where the students paid homage to their teachers.
The event opened with the inauguration and paid homage to H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej. After all the 6 different muaythai styles – Muay Lopburi, Muay Chaiya, Muay Tah Sao, Muay Pak Klang, Muay Korad, Muay Palasueksa; all the masters performed their Wai Khru styles, which was the first time in a long time in Thailand.
6 February 2013 will be World Muaythai Day, and on this date the National Culture Commission, AMTAT, WMC and IFMA will invite the world to come to Thailand and be part of this joyous occasion.
The promotion held in front of Tiger King Shrine, Popratapchang District, Pichitr Province live televise Channel NBT from 15.30-17.30 . There are over 5,000 audiences. The main event is for S1 Bantamweight World title between Lamnammoon Sakchaichote won Pudpadnoi Muangsima, next is Kongnakornpan Sor Kitrungroj won NongB Kietyongyut, then
Tanonchai Tor Saengtiennoi won Petngentong Tor Silachai, Kanchai Sitjanoi won Jaknaronglek Tor Silachai
Former Minister of Labour, MP Paitoon Kaewtong give honor to put S1 World Championship Bantamweight division for Lamnammoon Sakchaichote to celebrate for King Tiger, Father of Muaythai on Monday February 6, and Tiger King Shrine at Patapchang District, Pichitr Province.
